Taste of Derby presented by Stella Artois

Fourth Annual Taste of Derby presented by Stella Artois

Stella ArtoisDate: Thursday, May 2, 2013
Location: North Wing Lobby at the Kentucky Exposition Center

Tickets are SOLD OUT.

Check out the 2013 Chefs & Restaurants

Kick off your Kentucky Derby weekend in style at the fourth annual Taste of Derby presented by Stella Artois, a celebration of cuisine, racing and style where you will mingle with horseracing celebrities and experience an evening of exquisite cuisine from popular horseracing destinations across the country as nationally renowned chefs from these cities serve samples of their signature dishes paired with delectable wines!  

  • Red Carpet Entry at 7 p.m.
  • Food & Wine Tastings until 10 p.m.
  • Premium Open Bar until 11 p.m. 
  • Cocktail Party Attire
  • Complimentary Valet Service

About Taste of Derby presented by Stella Artois

Taste of Derby presented by Stella Artois, an exciting addition to Kentucky Derby week, made its inaugural debut in the eve of the Kentucky Oaks 136, and attracted 1,000 guests.

The evening celebrates and showcases cuisine of popular horse racing destinations across the country, where masterful chefs from these cities serve samples of their signature dishes, while guests also enjoy unique wines paired with the chefs’ regional offerings, and mix and mingle with Thoroughbred horse racing celebrities.   

The event features a roster of award-winning chefs and horse racing celebrities from cities including Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, and of course Louisville.

Taste of Derby presented by Stella Artois also raises funds and awareness for hunger relief organizations. To date, a total of over $163,000 has been contributed to hunger relief locally and around the country in regions where participating chefs are located.

Churchill Downs is proud to bring you Taste of Derby presented by Stella Artois and expose Louisvillians and the thousands of out-of-town guests who visit us for the Kentucky Derby each year to these great racing communities across the country and the regional flavors that make them as unique as our hometown.

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